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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-26 at 03:02
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Shin Bet Officer Indicted in Gaza Smuggling
Geneva Talks Tense as Iran Strike Loom
PA Funds Terrorists 160 Million 2025
The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), an indictment has been filed against a Shin Bet officer for involvement in smuggling goods into Gaza. A separate report notes the Palestinian Authority funneled about 160 million dollars to terrorists in 2025, even as claims were made that the pay-to-slay program had ended; the same piece also mentions that last year the PA funneled roughly half a billion shekels to jailed terrorists and families of slain terrorists.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Washington and Tehran are set to hold a third round of diplomacy in Geneva as tensions run high and speculation grows about the possibility of a US strike on Iranian targets; officials say the talks are a last chance to avoid a military confrontation, with emphasis on negotiations over the nuclear deal and ballistic missile discussions. At the same time, there are reports within the administration that senior advisers would prefer Israel to strike Iran first, arguing that such an action would have more favorable political optics and could mobilize broader support for action, even as concerns about munitions stockpiles and potential casualties are weighed. The discussions also contemplate a possible joint US-Israeli operation as negotiations continue in Geneva and as Washington pursues a path away from any sunset limits on action.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Yariv Levin reportedly was stunned in the parking area of the Knesset, with an accompanying remark from a Knesset guard’s spouse that she did not recognize him, a moment that drew attention amid ongoing political tensions around security and governance.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Israel is publicly outlining a future where mind and machine intersect on the battlefield, with brain-computer interfaces being developed to let a single operator control drone swarms through neural signals; this Neuro-Centric Warfare concept was discussed by a senior defense official at a Tel Aviv tech conference, signaling a shift in how commanders might engage in combat without taking hands off weapons to issue commands. Separately, a climate-reporting profile shows Israeli companies lagging globally, with only 7% receiving a CDP score in 2025 versus about 25% worldwide. ICL is the sole Israeli company rated A for climate and water, Teva Pharmaceuticals close behind at A-, and several others—Elbit Systems, ZIM, Radware, Plasson, Polyram, and The Central Bottling Company—receiving B, while Mizrahi Tefahot, Check Point, Tower Semiconductor, and Nova earned C, and Bank Hapoalim, NICE, and Strauss received D. The findings come as discussion continues within the Foreign Ministry about possible withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1289377
https://worldisraelnews.com/palestinian-authority-funneled-160-million-to-terrorists-in-2025-report/
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-888045
https://www.jpost
Shin Bet Officer Indicted in Gaza Smuggling
Geneva Talks Tense as Iran Strike Loom
PA Funds Terrorists 160 Million 2025
The time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In the Disputed Territories (Gaza, Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem), an indictment has been filed against a Shin Bet officer for involvement in smuggling goods into Gaza. A separate report notes the Palestinian Authority funneled about 160 million dollars to terrorists in 2025, even as claims were made that the pay-to-slay program had ended; the same piece also mentions that last year the PA funneled roughly half a billion shekels to jailed terrorists and families of slain terrorists.
In US Policy Concerning Israel, Washington and Tehran are set to hold a third round of diplomacy in Geneva as tensions run high and speculation grows about the possibility of a US strike on Iranian targets; officials say the talks are a last chance to avoid a military confrontation, with emphasis on negotiations over the nuclear deal and ballistic missile discussions. At the same time, there are reports within the administration that senior advisers would prefer Israel to strike Iran first, arguing that such an action would have more favorable political optics and could mobilize broader support for action, even as concerns about munitions stockpiles and potential casualties are weighed. The discussions also contemplate a possible joint US-Israeli operation as negotiations continue in Geneva and as Washington pursues a path away from any sunset limits on action.
In Israeli Domestic Politics, Yariv Levin reportedly was stunned in the parking area of the Knesset, with an accompanying remark from a Knesset guard’s spouse that she did not recognize him, a moment that drew attention amid ongoing political tensions around security and governance.
In Israeli Economy and Business, Israel is publicly outlining a future where mind and machine intersect on the battlefield, with brain-computer interfaces being developed to let a single operator control drone swarms through neural signals; this Neuro-Centric Warfare concept was discussed by a senior defense official at a Tel Aviv tech conference, signaling a shift in how commanders might engage in combat without taking hands off weapons to issue commands. Separately, a climate-reporting profile shows Israeli companies lagging globally, with only 7% receiving a CDP score in 2025 versus about 25% worldwide. ICL is the sole Israeli company rated A for climate and water, Teva Pharmaceuticals close behind at A-, and several others—Elbit Systems, ZIM, Radware, Plasson, Polyram, and The Central Bottling Company—receiving B, while Mizrahi Tefahot, Check Point, Tower Semiconductor, and Nova earned C, and Bank Hapoalim, NICE, and Strauss received D. The findings come as discussion continues within the Foreign Ministry about possible withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1289377
https://worldisraelnews.com/palestinian-authority-funneled-160-million-to-terrorists-in-2025-report/
https://www.jpost.com/international/article-888045
https://www.jpost